Hotel Overview
Clean comfortable hotel
My family stayed Easter week and enjoyed it very much. Clean hotel with a nice staff, great pool...
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Petefam
- Apr 16, 2012
a week in paradise
We have been to PVR multiple times and have always stayed at Holiday Inn. It is on a great spot on...
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mas010
- Feb 8, 2012
Affordable Puerto Vallarta hotel by the bay boasts kids-eat-free policy
Holiday Inn Puerto Vallarta enchants leisure travelers with a bayside address and 200 renovated rooms with private balconies overlooking the beach. As a bonus, kids eat free at the casual restaurants and can participate in supervised activities. The on-site spa pampers from head to toe with hair and nail treatments and massages, while two tennis courts and a fitness center equipped with cardio machines invite guests to work out before hitting the sights. The outdoor pool captures picturesque vistas of the water.Highlights
- Affordable beachside hotel with 220 renovated rooms
- Kids eat free
- Kids club for children ages 4 to 12
- Outdoor pool and fitness center
- Spa pampers with massages and hair and nail services
Rooms
Holiday Inn Puerto Vallarta aims for casual, coastal appeal in 220 renovated rooms. Blond-wood furniture complements plush white bedding atop king beds or two double beds, while floor-to-ceiling windows display the property's best asset: a location by Banderas Bay. Furnished balconies invite guests to linger before retiring for the night. Free Wi-Fi is standard, along with a pillow menu, satellite TV and a telephone with voicemail.Features
Holiday Inn Puerto Vallarta guests stay fit with a workout in the fitness center, which is equipped with treadmills, a stair climber and stationary bikes. The beach turns into an active sports zone, where guests play tennis on two courts and take a swim in the outdoor pool.For tranquil downtime, head to the spa for massages and hair and nail treatments before relaxing in the sauna or Jacuzzi.
Dining
Parents, take note: Kids eat free at Holiday Inn Puerto Vallarta, but Piaceres Restaurant, the on-site Italian restaurant with a formal dress code, prohibits children under 16. Still, choices abound for families, from fast-food favorites at Snack Pinocho to the all-day buffet by the pool at Guacamaya Restaurant. Los Mariaches Restaurant -- to the right of the lobby bar -- specializes in authentic Mexican dishes and tasty tequilas.Transportation
- Puerto Vallarta Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (2.8 mi/4.5 km)
Attractions
- Malecon (3.1 mi/5 km)
- Marina Vallarta (2.8 mi/4.5 km)
- Downtown Vallarta (2.8 mi/4.5 km)
- Puerto Vallarta Botanical Gardens (1.6 mi/2.7 km)
- Bay of Banderas (2.6 mi/4.3 km)
Business
- Free Wi-Fi
- PC available
Holiday Inn Puerto Vallarta Rooms
- Standard Room
- All our Renovated rooms has One King Size or Two Double Beds, Private Balcony, Safety Deposit Box, Telephone line with voicemail, Satellite TV, Radio Alarm Clock, Iron and Ironing Board, Hairdryer, Coffeemaker and Pillow Menu, everything to make your stay confortable and relaxing.
Hotel Map
- Area served
- Puerto Vallarta
- Nearby airports
- Gustavo Diaz Ordaz (PVR)
- Area description
- It is located just a few minutes away from the airport and downtown, near shopping malls such as Caracol, Peninsula and Galerias Vallarta. Direct from the airport go straight through Boulevard Francisco Medina Ascencio due south, 5 minutes driving, is just 3 more lights ahead to the Pier where the Cruiseships arrive.
Amenities
- Accessible facilities
- Babysitting/Child services
- Bar/Lounge
- Beach
- Business center
- Children's Activities
- Coffee Maker in Room
- Computer in Room
- Concierge Desk
- Currency Exchange
- DVD Player
- Email Service
- FAX
- Free Local Telephone Calls
- Golf
- Hairdryer in Room
- Ice Machine
- Ironing Board
- Live Entertainment
- Maid Service
- Outdoor Pool
- Overhead Projector
- Pets allowed
- Pool
- Porters
- Room Service
- Safe
- Safe Deposit Box
- Sauna
- Shops/Commercial Services
- Tennis
- Tour Desk
- Valet Parking
- White Board
Dining
- Piaceres Restaurant (Italian)
- Location: In Hotel - Commercial Arcade
Serves: Dinner
Fine Italian Cuisine. Reservations Required
Open from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. - Guacamaya Restaurant
- Location: In Hotel - Poolside
Serves: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
International Cuisine Buffet & A la Carte
Open from 6:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. - Los Mariaches Restaurant (Mexican)
- Location: In Hotel - Lobby Bar Area
Serves: Dinner
Fine Mexican Specialties. Reservation Required
Open from 6:00 p.m. to 10.30 p.m. - Pinocho
- Location: In Hotel - pool side
Serves: Lunch
Hamburgers, hot dogs , cheap potatoes, Pizza & drinks.
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 1500
- Check-out:
- 1200
Terms and conditions
Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.
Guest Reviews (32)
Ratings and reviews for Holiday Inn Puerto Vallarta
- All travelers (32) 3.4 / 5
- Business (2) 3.5 / 5
- Couples (10) 3.1 / 5
- Families (12) 3.6 / 5
- Friends (6) 3.5 / 5
- Singles (1) 3 / 5
- Amenities:
- 3.2
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 3.8
- Room comfort:
- 3.5
- Location:
- 4.1
- Value:
- 3.7
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Reviewer score
Would recommend
Petefam
Clean comfortable hotel
My family stayed Easter week and enjoyed it very much. Clean hotel with a nice staff, great pool and view of the ocean and Sierra madre mountains. Beach activities right by the resort and we always felt safe. Being from the united states, we were quite concerned when the state of Jalisco became part of the travel advisory warning but we walked over the place and took public buses and taxis and the locals were very friendly and helpful.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Sightseeing tip:
Short drive from hotel
The Vallarta zoo was very unique and a great place for families to go..you can feed lots of animals and even hold a spider monkey and tiger cubs for an extra fee.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Mexico vacationers
First 'real' vacation
We got a great deal.... My recomendation is to get the all inclusive package. The staff is really kids friendly and extreamly nice... I felt realy valued as a customer and I would go back..... we stayed for 10 days and wore never bored..... great location to shops and activities if you desire. Hotel has help with reserving additional activities if you like. Really safe I never felt in Danger and I was there with a 2 and 4 year old. common sense should of course be used but Mexico was not at all what I have heard from people and the TV. Great fairly inexpensive vacation for a 'working' family.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Dining tip:
In Hotel
Great food and different options available for different people. There is a buffet, snack bar, and two reservation restaurants on site.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Lovethesun
Holiday Inn has got what it takes and more
Just returned from a great HI vacation. We had the time of our lives. The staff went out of they,re way for us and we thank them for everything. Food: Something for everybody and tasty. Lots for everyone at every breakfast, lunch and dinner. Example: Every meal always a choice of Mexican dishes. Other choices from endless amounts and numerous selections of fresh fruit, vegetables, soup, seafood, hot trays of pork, beef, chicken wings and on and on. To top it off, they had a glassed in desert cooler with fun and tasty selection to die for. And if thats not enough, and you were hungry inbetween, pizza, hotdogs, fries and burgs available.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Shopping tip:
Short walk from hotel
Holiday Inn location is perfect. Short walk, or very inexpensive bus or cab ride to shopping, site seeing, dining out, sailing, or just enjoying the beautiful downtown. We will be back. They have it all. And once again, one very sincere thanks to the staff at Holiday Inn.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
mas010
a week in paradise
We have been to PVR multiple times and have always stayed at Holiday Inn. It is on a great spot on the beach and out of the noise of downtown. I prefer the side of the hotel away from the pool. It has great views of the beach and is more quiet. We had some issues with pool towels that needed to be addressed by management. We attempted to get resolution with little success. We dont eat at the hotel due to the great and inexpensive food options in town so I have not comments about hotel food. Overall it is a good value, clean and safe with little to no customer service.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 2
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
tequila
holiday inn
beds are hard room needs renos food was cold not great but for the money we paid was still good deal
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Money-saving tip:
Short walk from hotel
take the city bus about 50cents
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Lynne Asuncion
Nice resort beach
We spent our 10th anniv wedding at this Holiday Inn resort. It's wasn't bad at all it actually it's a nice resort and the beach is great and the weather as well. The staff are friendly except the one receptionist her name is Alma, she's rude and not professional when it's comes her job. I reserved one king bed and she gave me 2 full bed, alma also told me that I did not pay the room I reserved and ask for my credit card still. I told her once you reserve online you will pay that right away but she argue again... Cant complain about the beaches it was great.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 2
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Sightseeing tip:
Short walk from hotel
Bring extra money incase.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
eby80
Great for the price
Sweet corner room with 2 huge sliding glass doors over looking the ocean to the north. Sunsets from the balcony! Quiet enough at night that we were able to leave the doors open and fall asleep to the sound of the waves. Great staff, extremely attentive and helpful. Only complaint was the pool lounger "situation". By 9am daily, all pool chairs had been "reserved" by people. Folks would drape their beach towels over 2-4 chairs and not come back for hours and hours. Us later risers had to fight to find space around the pool. Seemed a bit unfair. Overall a great value and would recommend to anyone!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 5
Dining tip:
Short drive from hotel
el arrayan for authentic mexican food
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Super Mom
Awsome family vacations
hotel was great, we love the outside room service they had. The food was great at The Mariachi restaurant my kids love it. We love to go back to same hotel on the next trip to Puerto Vallarta.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Dining tip:
Short drive from hotel
taxi driver took us to a local restaurant close to hotel great local food
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Cliff Jumper
Decent Hotel
Room was decent. 17th floor Sea River Tower. A/C was good, TV was lame, room safe good, no cold water per say, bags of ice outside door in freezer. Changing money required pasport every time and they get you coming and going with fees. Buffet wasn`t very good but you could usually find a little something to eat. Drinks with all inclusive flowed freely. Pool was very nice and beach was expansive and nice. The ocean out front was dirty compared to the other side of the bay. Tipping is out of control in PV. Malecon was shut down with no notice for renos which took away big part of the experience. Did zip/atv/horseback which was good, snorkling/boat/private beach was fun, fishing in panga boat was nice but the angling was a joke (go with larger boat ensuring you get out to where the fish are), city tour (PV, mismaloya,predator site) was okay but major tourist trap, sea dooing twice was a blast. Flee market was worth seeing but not much more. Downtown area was pretty dated and run down. People were very nice, no trouble anywhere. We had alot of fun in the sun but ended up spending way more than anticipated. A few things were cheap but surprising how many things were just as expensive as anywhere else contrary to popular belief.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3
Money-saving tip:
In Hotel
Plan to tip a single dollar every time you tip, no more. Take advantage of your all inclusive alcohol as a primer before going out, drinks are $5.50-$7.00 in the clubs. Take the time to barter and look around for your tours, think about what is important to you and make sure its part of what you purchase. Set your price and walk away if you don`t get it.
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Anthony M.
It was good for the cost.
While there we mostly laid out by the pool and took in the sun during the day and at night went downtown to eat and shop. The only thing missing was a view from the terrace to the bay. My previous trip to PV was better at another Hotel property in the Hotel Zone where I had a view of pool with the back drop of the Bay. Overall the Hotel was good.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 2
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
Short drive from hotel
Cafe de Artist.
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